Psalm 17:13
Verse 13 of 15. The 17th of 150 chapters in Psalms, in Poetry and Wisdom.
9From the wicked that oppress me, from my deadly enemies, who compass me about.
10They are inclosed in their own fat: with their mouth they speak proudly.
11They have now compassed us in our steps: they have set their eyes bowing down to the earth;
12Like as a lion that is greedy of his prey, and as it were a young lion lurking in secret places.
13Arise, O Lord, disappoint him, cast him down: deliver my soul from the wicked, which is thy sword:
14From men which are thy hand, O Lord, from men of the world, which have their portion in this life, and whose belly thou fillest with thy hid treasure: they are full of children, and leave the rest of their substance to their babes.
15As for me, I will behold thy face in righteousness: I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with thy likeness.
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Psalm 17:13 in the World English Bible
Arise, LORD, confront him. Cast him down. Deliver my soul from the wicked by your sword,Read Psalm 17:13 in the WEB
Matthew Henry on Psalm 17:13
That all the designs of his enemies to bring his either into sin or into trouble might be defeated (v. 13): "Arise, O Lord! appear for me, disappoint him, and cast him down in his own eyes by the disappointment." While Saul persecuted David, how often did he miss his prey, when he thought he had him sure!
Read Matthew Henry on Psalm 17:8–15: Prayer for Protecting Mercy; Character of David's Enemies.
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